From a 1909 Chicago phone directory. (Terrence Antonio James/Tribune)
Today is the 100th anniversary of the Chicago grid. So you think you know this city? Social media intern Ernest Wilkins and I put together this quiz to test your Chicago knowledge. How did you do? Post your results in the comments.
3 Comments
Young Hot Ricardo said:
real bad i got a 60% lol
Marcus Twain said:
This quiz is not entirely accurate. While "800" equals a mile to the north, east, and west, south of Madison differs.
From 0-1200, 1200 units = 1 mile.
From 1201-3099, 1000 units = 1 mile.
From 3100-, 800 units = 1 mile.
Your quiz, therefore, is not entirely correct.
Theresa Carter said:
I got 100%, but then again I better, since I wrote about it! http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/local-tourist/2009/06/the-basics-grid-schmid.html
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